Renewal Critics Stress Housing Lack Relocation In Plan
Msgr. John J. Egan outlines three essentials for urban renewal: integrate with democracy, ensure genuine public access to decisions, and protect housing for low and middle income families. He warns against rubber stamping and urges a city wide priority system, plus care for rights of the less privileged amid housing shortages. The editorial from New World echoes these concerns.
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Herald
Association of Community Councils
Msgr
John J. Egan
Cardinal's Conservation Commission
Egan
Chicago
Community Conservation Board
Conservation Community Council
Hyde Park-Kenwood
John M. Kelly
New World
57th Street Art Fair returns for 11th year June weekend
Hyde Park hosts the 57th Street Art Fair on June 7 8 drawing art lovers from Chicagoland to view and buy drawings paintings sculpture and crafts by 250 artists last year sales totaled about 40000 entrants must be 16 or older non exhibitor groups not allowed registration closes June 4 contact Midway 34710 founder Mary Louise Worner and John Forwalter started the fair in 1948 with current organizers led by Chairman Mrs Martin L Graebner and a large volunteer committee from Hyde Park and surrounding areas.
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Hyde Park
Chicagoland
Midway
Mary Louise Worner
John Forwalter
Chicago Maroon
Chicago
Martin L. Graebner
E. 58Th
John R. Womer
E. 56Th
Greer Allen
Kimbark
Joe Bartz
Dorchester
Leon Bishop
Blackstone
Samuel V. Buchanan
Kenwood
Harold Haydon
Greenwood
George R. McVicker
Ingleside
Hyde Park Conference backs institutional use for 55th Cottage site
Hyde Park Kenwood Community Conference endorses institutional use for the 55th and Cottage site, citing reduced density and stronger integration. The proposed treatment unit for emotionally disturbed children would be run by the Jewish Children's Bureau and serve all children regardless of creed or color, with broader Urban Renewal support from the Drexel Block Group seeking low cost housing alternatives.
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55Th and
Cottage Grove
Planning Committee
Hyde Park-Kenwood
Jewish Children’s Bureau
Conference Committee
Chicago Architects Endorse Hyde Park Renewal Plan
The Chicago Chapter of the American Institute of Architects backs the Hyde Park Kenwood Urban Renewal Plan. President John R. Fugard Jr says the group, city wide influence, supports renewal to cut blight and spur growth. The plan aligns with 1941 Neighborhood Redevelopment Corporation legislation and is under review by the Housing and Home Finance Agency before Chicago City Council approval.
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Chicago
American Institute of Architects
Hyde Park-Kenwood
John R. Fugard, Jr
A.I.A
Fugard
Hyde-Park-Kenwood
The
Housing and Home Finance Agency
Washington
South East Chicago Commission Holds Annual Meeting
The Sixth Annual Meeting of the South East Chicago Commission will be held on Thursday, June 5 at 8:00 p.m. in the Church of the Disciples at 5655 University. The program includes the annual report, presentation of special awards, and the election of the Board of Directors.
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Carlin Meyer
Blackstone
Laura Shlien
Dorchester
Chicago Child Care Society
Jackman Field
59Th
Kenwood
South East Chicago Commission
Church of the Disciples
University
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Nettie Hart
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Hyde Park Herald
HPK
Chicago Architects Institute
Chicago City Council
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